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The Seniors Alert Scheme is proving popular with older people in Limerick with the numbers of people availing of it on the increase across the country, according to Fine Gael General Election Candidate for Limerick Maria Byrne. “A total of 5,570 older people have availed of the Seniors Alert Scheme in Limerick since 2015. “Last … Continue reading Seniors Alert Scheme proves popular with older people in Limerick

Limerick Fine Gael Senator Maria Byrne has welcomed confirmation from Limerick City and County Council that road reconstruction works on the Main Street in Caherconlish will conclude by mid-August. Senator Byrne said: “Road reconstruction works commenced on July 22nd and originally it was envisaged the work would be completed by the end of August, but … Continue reading End in sight for Caherconlish Road Works

Youth organisations in Limerick are set to benefit from €71,400 in funding, a Fine Gael Senator has said. Senator Maria Byrne said: “I am delighted that 5 organisations in Limerick will benefit from this new funding. “Limerick City Drug Education & Prevention Service, Limerick Youth Service, Limerick Scout County and St Augustins have all benefitted … Continue reading €71,400 for youth projects here in Limerick – Byrne

More than 12,000 claims have been approved under the treatment benefit scheme for self-employed people in Limerick since reforms were introduced by the Government, a Fine Gael Senator has confirmed. Senator Maria Byrne said the take-up shows that the reforms introduced by Fine Gael in Government are having a real impact on the lives of … Continue reading New figures show high take-up of treatment benefits by self-employed people in Limerick

Senator Maria Byrne has today welcomed confirmation from UL Hospitals Group that job applications for the Clinical Nurse Specialist in Neurology post at UHL have now closed with job interviews expected to take place at the end of July or the beginning of August. Speaking on the announcement Senator Byrne said “it’s great news that … Continue reading Byrne welcomes progress on the appointment of a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Neurology at UHL

Fine Gael Senator for Limerick, Maria Byrne, has welcomed confirmation from the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross TD that the National Transport Authority are working with Limerick City and County Council and Clare County Council to develop the Limerick Shannon Transport Strategy and says this is a real opportunity to enhance the … Continue reading Limerick Shannon Transport Strategy is a real opportunity to connect the Mid-West Region

Limerick Museum and The Hunt Museum are to benefit from a funding boost of €16,000, a Fine Gael Senator has confirmed. Senator Maria Byrne said: “My colleague, the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Josepha Madigan, has confirmed additional funding for a number of local and regional museums around the country under the Regional … Continue reading €16,000 funding for Two Limerick Museums a welcome boost

Fine Gael Senator for Limerick has highlighted that the Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance will be paid in early July, and has also encouraged families who don’t receive an automatic payment to make an application for the allowance. Senator Maria Byrne said: “My colleague the Minister for Social Protection, Regina Doherty, has confirmed … Continue reading Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance to benefit families in Limerick

The all-of-Government plan announced by Minister Richard Bruton will make Ireland a leader in tackling climate change head on, a Fine Gael Senator Maria Byrne has said. Senator Byrne said: “Fine Gael is driving unprecedented cross-party collaboration on climate action and the Government is now stepping up the response. The publication of the all of … Continue reading Government plan will make Ireland a leader in responding to climate breakdown – Byrne